Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Climate Action

Reduction of Carbon Emissions of 51% by 2030: Discussion (Resumed)

Dr. Catherine Farrell:

Yes, I will. The Greifswald wetlands group in Germany has done considerable work. It is working with landowners in the area. The peatlands there are somewhat different from here in that they are mainly fen areas. Solutions are tailored for the area and Germany is also working to drive policy changes through the EU Common Agricultural Policy to support wet farming practices. I will bring together some examples and share them with members in the supporting information I submit.